Very well executed

Too many fans seem to be blown away

Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.

I'm not going to waste your time and pretend that I was one of those watching this cancelled HBO sitcoms when it was broadcast almost ten years ago; like most people who have seen it, I came to this show relatively recently thanks to Louis CK's FX show and his various (well priced) live shows. It is an odd feeling to watch this show looking back, because unlike this most recent work, this is very much studio-set sitcom with a live studio audience. At first it was hard to get into, and I admit I started the pilot with reservations over the very dated look, and very basic sets. Frankly as well, the very 'sitcom' aesthetics and structure to the whole thing put me off a little, because generally I am not one for network sitcoms, even if I do watch a few.However, below the surface, Lucky Louie is essentially the show Louie transposed into a sitcom and given greater structure, and forced to actually have jokes. As much as I do enjoy his much more freeform show now, this sitcom structure actually works very well because it means the show not only does what his later show would do, but it has more robust narratives, a better structure around the family unit, and with more direct jokes. The show is crude, it is impatient, it is dirty, it is lazy, and it is just about getting by – all of which is very much the opposite of sitcoms, not least of which Friends, which had been the dominant example for near enough a decade before this show aired. In terms of writing it is exaggerated of course, and it is crude, but it has that sense of honesty about its characters and situations which I found really quite engaging and refreshing.With this element at its heart the show is strong, but what really made it work was that it was consistently funny and well played out. Some of the characters really didn't work for me, but the core unit was strong and most of the narratives flow around Louie and Kim, with others just supporting. There are really no weak links in the cast though, and everyone is funny, on-point, and served with consistently good material. The basic set is something I got used to as part of the charm of the show (and the genre it is within), while the laugh track generally works even if personally I don't care for shows that use them.It is a great sitcom though, as it manages to embrace and subvert the norms of the genre, bringing the darker, frustrated humor of Louie, but giving it greater structure and sharper (actual) jokes. Remarkable to see also that 10 years has really not affected it in any way, as it feels fresh, challenging and relevant even if it screened now.

This show is incredibly funny. The writing is brilliant, borrowing heavily from Louie C.K.'s stand-up, as well as a few bits from the other comics on the show. This is different type of sitcom than we're used to; dirty, unedited, and constantly heavy hitting humor.That said, the acting is atrocious. And by that I mean, while most of the comics deliver their lines very effectively, it's a direct translation from their stand-up; in other words, it's funny, but not believable acting in the slightest. In no point in this show do you get a feel for any of the characters as real people. However, I don't know if it's because I give Louie a break just because he's such a good comedian, but I don't really care.Watch this show. Louie C.K. is an outstanding writer and it really shines in this program. Even if you aren't into dirty comedy (but especially if you are), give this a chance.

This would have to be one of the funniest TV Sitcoms to be on. Sad that they are not making another season :(If they do in fact come out with another season like Family Guy's return to Fox then it will be well worth getting cable again.The little girl in this show is a good actress but she does get a little annoying after watching a couple episodes in a row, but it's all good.I don't know how much the first season is going for on DVD but I highly recommend that you at least rent this if you haven't seen it on Television.Also, if you like this show you might be interested in a show called Trailer Park Boy's. The comedy is crude like this show but the actual content they are dealing with is much worse...funny show as well.

Rated TV-MA for Strong Language and Sexual Content. Quebec Rating:13+ Canadian Home Video Rating:14A Canadian TV Rating:14+Lucky Louie is the latest sitcom from HBO.It plays on the movie network in Canada.I have seen a couple of episodes and this show is hilarious!.This is one of the best and hilarious sitcoms in recent years.It also might be the start for very adult oriented sitcoms.This sitcom is much different from others.You wont find this one on FOX.This show has plenty of profanity(including the f-word and the c-word),graphic sexual dialogue and sexual content.Definitely not for little kids.This show is about a mechanic named Louie who lives with his wife and daughter.In each episode he,his family and his friends get into many hilarious misadventures.Lucky Louie is a hilarious sitcom that you will not want to miss.Runtime:30min 10/10